Exploitation of Unintentional Ethernet Cable Emissions Using Constellation Based-Distinct Native Attribute (CB-DNA) Fingerprints to Enhance Network Security

This research contributed to the AFITs Radio Frequency Intelligence RFINT program by developing a new device discrimination technique called Constellation-Based Distinct Native Attribute CB-DNA Fingerprinting. This is of great interest to the Air Force Research Lab AFRL, Sensor Directorate, who supported the research and now have new method for improving network security. CB-DNA fingerprints are used to authenticate wired network device identities, thwart unauthorized access, and augment traditional bit-level security measures that area easily bypassed by skilled hackers. Similar to human fingerprint features that uniquely identify individuals, CB-DNA uniquely identifies communication devices and improves the rate at which unauthorized rogue devices are granted network access.